by Christine Brown | Apr 10, 2023 | Estate Planning, Trustee, Trusts
When creating a trust, one important decision to make is who will act as the trustee. Choosing to name a non-family third party as the trustee of your trust can provide several benefits. Here, we will explore why this option may be considered when deciding who will...
by Christine Brown | Mar 29, 2023 | Estate Planning
The last thing you want after you pass is for your family members to squabble over your estate. Unfortunately, even with forethought and planning, loved ones may challenge the validity of your will and final wishes, throwing your estate into a potentially long,...
by Christine Brown | Mar 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
Spring is a time for renewal, and it’s also a great time to take a fresh look at your estate plan. Whether you already have a will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive in place or you’re just starting to think about these important...
by Christine Brown | Mar 9, 2023 | Estate Planning, Trusts
A living trust is a valuable tool in estate planning. You can manage it while you’re alive while passing control of your affairs to someone else upon your incapacity or death. The assets in the trust can also avoid probate, allowing successor trustees immediate access...
by Christine Brown | Feb 8, 2023 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Inherited IRAs, Retirement
Inheriting a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or an IRA, can benefit a person struggling with their finances. It can help pay bills and create more stability. However, any Torrance inheritance lawyer will tell you that ignoring federal regulations can lead to...
by Christine Brown | Jan 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
Designating your estate as the beneficiary of your IRA might make sense to you. It’s simpler than choosing one or several loved ones as beneficiaries. It can also prevent future arguments and lawsuits among your family since you’re not naming one person over...
